{"paper_id":"ee1e7cf2-ec11-496d-8d8d-1eeaff599f2b","body_text":"Main Article Content\nImperforate hymen complicated by obstructive acute renal failure\nAbstract\npossible misdiagnosis and its possible consequences. This is the first\ncase we encounter in our unit.\nJournal / Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics / Vol. 40 No. 1 (2013) / Articles\nImperforate hymen is a rare malformation (1/ 1000 female births). It is diagnosed most often during puberty. Early diagnosis of hematocolpos and evacuation is necessary to avoid any consequences. We report a rare case of an imperforate hymen complicated with acute urinary retention, hydronephrosis and renal failure in a 14-year-old girl to emphasize the\npossible misdiagnosis and its possible consequences. This is the first\ncase we encounter in our unit.\npossible misdiagnosis and its possible consequences. This is the first\ncase we encounter in our unit.\neISSN: 0302-4660","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}